That will now happen, although it is
possible that Baldini could be used on a one-off basis for a friendly
against an as yet unnamed opponent in February and also at Euro 2012
should England qualify.

Capello said: 'Franco has been given a
good opportunity by Roma but I am happy he will stay with me and the
England team until after the qualification programme.

'For me, this is very important. We can decide after this if Franco will be with us for the European Championships.'

The FA have depicted this as good business since it saves them financially as Baldini will no longer be paid by them, even if he takes on those additional responsibilities as Capello hopes.

That would include bonuses for performances during Euro 2012.

They also believe a precedent exists in how Steve McClaren worked as Sven-Goran Eriksson's assistant whilst still holding down a full-time job at Middlesbrough.

However, it does spell a reduction in the overall effectiveness of Capello's coaching structure.

Double act: Capello revealed he could bring back Baldini to work under him during the European Championships - should England qualify for next summer's tournament

Baldini has been an extremely useful
member of Capello's backroom staff, not least because the manager
himself tends not to go in for lengthy explanations of what others might
regard as key decisions.

With the Italian set to stand down at
the end of Euro 2012, the FA have already had to fend off suggestions
that the Three Lions lack focus.

England's position at Euro 2012 is by
no means certain and a trip to Podgorica in October will inevitably
decide whether they reach Poland and Ukraine automatically or be pitched
into a hazardous play-off the following month, for which Baldini will
also be available.

The FA have confirmed Baldini will
remain in post until that qualification programme is complete, even if
the two matches in November are involved, although if passage is secured
by then, he will be allowed to leave.

Support act: Roma want Baldini to help new coach Luis Enrique

FA chairman David Bernstein said: 'We respect his decision to accept the offer from Roma.

'I would like to thank Franco for the
professional way in which he has handled this and maintained his sole
commitment to working with Fabio and the team until after the qualifying
games.'

But new Roma owner Thomas DiBenedetto is hoping Franco Baldini can join the Serie A club as soon as possible to enable him to work alongside new coach Luis Enrique.

He said: 'Baldini? We will do everything to have him here as soon as possible, even before October.

'We (the owners) will not decide on the players but the managers that we have chosen - Baldini, (sporting director Walter) Sabatini and Luis Enrique - will.